Shark

A shark is a player who is a highly skilled and, usually, experienced poker player. They very rarely, if ever, make questionable calls and usually only lose as a result of bad luck. Sharks also have attributes besides poker-playing skills, such as patience and composure, that is required for them to be solid and feared players at the table.

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